Rustic Pork and Pumpkin Stew Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Rustic Pork and Pumpkin Stew Soup is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for chilly days. Combining tender pork with the sweetness of pumpkin and a blend of spices, it offers a satisfying flavor that warms the soul.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking to create delicious soups. You can easily adjust the ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.

Hearty Pork and Pumpkin Stew Soup Recipe

This stew soup features succulent pieces of pork simmered with pumpkin, onions, and aromatic herbs. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds pork shoulder, cut into cubes
2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Cut the pork into cubes, peel and dice the pumpkin, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Sauté the Pork: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Add the diced pumpkin, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, cumin, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the stew soup simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the pumpkin is soft.
Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.